Have you noticed that there are way too many egos in unsigned music as of late? Just look at social networking sites especially facebook for proof. I have been mistakenly accused of being an ego-maniac myself by some certain folks, but over the years, I never once had an ego problem. I never thought I was better than anybody else at all, and I’ve been accused of hating on other talent or people thought I was a better musician than everyone else. Not true at all. I know there are local musicians out there that are way better than me, I’m not stupid. I also respect talents of all kinds.

If you want more evidence of how I’m not an ego-maniac, I’ve treated many local talent with respect in this blog. By giving them shout outs ’cause I dig their tunes, giving them reviews, or interviews or things like that. I would plug in their videos or songs if I like them. That is me being respectful to other talent right there.

Over the years gigging, I never believed in being a superstar “headlining” act. I think the “headliner” is silly in local music, no such thing, in my opinion. So when I’m playing at a gig sharing a show with other acts, I don’t mind playing first, somewhere in the middle or last. I also don’t mind getting paid very little or not getting paid at all. I also don’t mind playing a short set when I’m told to.

I’ve tried to be friendly, kind and fun to talk to musicians over the years. I don’t care to hog the spotlight of other musicians ’cause I want other musicians to succeed and forward their careers. I try my best to give other talent respect, but I can’t support everything ’cause there’s so much music out there and that’s why I only support the stuff that I like, you know?

On my facebook fan page, I try to be respectful and try my best to not sound like an egomaniac as possible. The trick to not having an ego problem. Just stay positive. Get rid of your bad attitudes. Too many musicians have ’em, not naming names. Stop being a big shot musician. Stop having the “I’m Great, Listen to me” attitude. If you want to promote your shows and your projects, you must be careful how you put that stuff out there. Everything you put out there matters and what you write on that keyboard. Some musicians and bands don’t promote themselves good. You let the people decide if they want to like your music or if they want to come to your show.

Yes, I’m sure you’re a great and talented musician, but that doesn’t mean, you have to go out of your way bashing other musicians who are not at the same level of talent as you, this is not aimed at anybody. I’m tired of the, “I’m a better musician than you” game, it’s all over the place. I’ve seen enough of it. When I post my songs or live performing videos, I never posted things like, “Watch my great video”. I just put it out there and let people give feedback on it. That’s not having an ego problem at all. The same thing when you play live gigs. You can’t be an ego to club owners or on the stage.

I’ve always been a positive guy toward other talent. So to those who say I’m a hateful person, just don’t know what they’re talking about. They’re just being an ego-maniac themselves.

Kev